Mechanical Leadership Trainee: Rail Operations

BNSF; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Health care options

HSA with employer contributions

Parental and family support

Travel and other discounts

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

BNSF Railway is offering a Mechanical (Shop Environment) Management Trainee 2027 in multiple U.S. locations, with a 6‑month training arc and hands‑on shop/field experience.

The program starts with orientation at Fort Worth and technical training in Overland Park, followed by on‑the‑job field training across departments. Ideal candidates pursue engineering or technical degrees, have a GPA of 2.75+, and are willing to relocate and travel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Technical, Engineering or similar.
• Maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Willingness to relocate anywhere on the BNSF operating system.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical shop and field operations, work on projects, and prepare for a field operations supervisory position.
• Responsible for the safety of their teams and conduct job safety briefings with employees.
• Provide periodic updates to the General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
• Supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan.
• Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the needs of the daily plan.
• Safeguard compliance with BNSF’s employment policies, safety rules, union agreements, and AAR/FRA regulations.
• Possess leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety-sensitive environment with diverse weather and noisy conditions.

Skills

Color vision

24/7 availability

Relocation flexibility

Safety focus

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Technical, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical)

GPA at least 2.75

Job description

BNSF Railway is offering a Mechanical (Shop Environment) Management Trainee 2027 in multiple U.S. locations, with a 6‑month training arc and hands‑on shop/field experience.

The program starts with orientation at Fort Worth and technical training in Overland Park, followed by on‑the‑job field training across departments. Ideal candidates pursue engineering or technical degrees, have a GPA of 2.75+, and are willing to relocate and travel.